Require the confidential handling and protection of protected health information

Provide the ability for millions of Americans to transfer and continue health care coverage when they lose or change jobs

In other words, without HIPAA the healthcare industry would not be nearly as efficient and effective as it is today.

Is Your Healthcare Organization Under HIPAA Regulation?

Only you know if your organization is under HIPAA regulation. This typically includes any organization that electronically transfers healthcare related billing records and medical records. This can include but is not limited to:

“For every client/subscriber Brosix offers a dedicated agreement, which outlines that all data transferred with the messenger is encrypted and secure, thus complying with the HIPAA requirement of not sharing personal health information publicly or otherwise.”

While it’s easy to believe that every instant messenger lives up to the same requirements, nothing could be further from the truth.

Tip: if you are currently using an IM application and are unsure if it meets all HIPAA requirements, it’s imperative to learn more.

The Proof You Need

Brosix users are able to prove that they comply with HIPAA in the event that they transfer protected information through the application.

If Brosix is the only means that a healthcare organization uses for data transfers, they are permitted to use the language “HIPAA compliant” on their website. As noted above, you will also receive an agreement for the regulation.

Conclusion

So, there you have it. If you have any concerns about whether your healthcare organization is HIPAA compliant, you need to clear the air right away.

With this information in hand, you should be more confident than ever before that Brosix can help your organization be HIPAA compliant.